Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program(AAIP) is an accelerated tech pathway program to speed up the hiring of the foreign workers who are currently working for the employer or having a valid job offer from an Alberta based Tech employer in one of the eligible tech occupations. Know more about the eligibility criteria, requirements of the Alberta Express Entry Streams. If you find yourself eligible please fill the form below and we will get back to you.
Candidates who match the requirements of both the Alberta Express Entry and the Alberta Accelerated Tech Program may be eligible for accelerated application processing.
If you meet the following criteria, you may be invited to apply:
- you meet the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s minimum requirements
- you are working full-time in Alberta under an employment contract or have a bona fide job offer for full-time employment based in Alberta (full-time is a minimum of 30 hours per week), signed by you and your employer that:
- meets job offer and current employment contract requirements identified in the Assessment criteria, and:
- is in an occupation on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathways occupations
- is for an Alberta employer whose major business activities fall under the definition of the Alberta tech industry as specified by the AAIP list of qualifying North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes (PDF, 190 KB).
- has a base monetary wage or salary that meets or exceeds the requirements set out in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or if you are LMIA exempt or do not have an LMIA, meets or exceeds the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta
- Non-wage income, such as pay from firm ownership, is not considered part of the applicant’s base monetary wage or salary.
- If you are working in Alberta for your Alberta employer at the time of your AAIP application, you must have valid immigration status (work permit or implied status).
- Your Express Entry profile’s major occupation is the same as your current Alberta employment or job offer.
Individuals who successfully complete the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway will be awarded a work permit support letter, which will allow them to apply for a temporary work permit. Successful nominees will also be invited to file an official application for permanent residence in Canada.
Alberta Tech Pathway Requirements
You and your Alberta employer must sign the job offer or contract, which should include specifics about your employment. The offer must be full-time, ongoing, and for a minimum of 12 months. The wage or compensation must meet or exceed the provincial minimum wage and any LMIA standards, if applicable. If an applicant does not have an LMIA, the beginning wage for their NOC in Alberta must meet or surpass the starting wage for their occupation across all industries.
When you are submitting your Express entry Profile, the candidates should also mention the same occupation as mentioned in the Alberta job Offer.
Alberta Tech Pathway Eligibility
To be eligible for the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway you must be eligible under the Alberta Express Entry Stream requirements outlined above.
Applicants should also be working under one of the 38 tech occupations mentioned in the eligible in-demand professions and must hold a valid job offer from an Alberta Tech Employer.
For List of Eligible occupations Click Here
Fill the form below to check your eligibility for Alberta Tech Pathway